This video clip shows the filming in the North End streets of a shootout scene for Ben Affleck’s “The Town” outside of Pizzeria Regina. (Courtesy of Marty Vecchiolla)
Arts & Culture
Jon Sproul Promotes NEMPAC’s Upcoming Film Festival
Jon Sproul was at the Boston Comedy Festival promoting NEMPAC’s upcoming event, The North End Film and Music Festival, taking place on October 22nd at the Hard Rock Cafe. Watch the video to find out more about this event and how you can be a part of it.
Weather Related Changes in “The Town” Film Street Closings
**URGENT**RELEASED TODAY BY “THE TOWN” FILM PRODUCTION**
ATTENTION RESIDENTS
DUE TO WEATHER THE CHARLESTON BRIDGE WILL NOT BE CLOSED ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD
On Sunday, October 4th we will be filming scenes for the upcoming feature film, “The Town”. We will be filming on N. Washington Street and Commercial Street and the Charlestown Bridge. The Bridge will be closed from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Commercial Street will be closed from Hanover Street to N. Washington Street from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm on Sunday. N. Washington Street will be closed from Cross Street to bridge from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sunday. Detours will be in place to facilitate movement around the closed areas.
North End Movie Invasion – “The Town” Street Schedule
Over the next month, there will be a LOT of movie shoots in the North End. There are three productions scheduled to film in late September and early October. Here are the details on street closures, detours and all the info for amateur paparazzi. The Town CLICK HERE TO SEE THE STREET CLOSURE DATES AND Read More…
NEWNC Goes to the Movies, Hears Fortunes & Zoning Issues
The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) met on several community issues at its September 14th meeting. See NEWNCBoston.org for the detailed minutes. Here is a summary: Movie Filming in the North End – Three movie companies presented their plans to the council regarding the use and impact of North End streets over the next few Read More…
Boston “Ahts” Festival Cancels Saturday Program – Sunday Still On
WEATHER UPDATE
SATURDAY’S PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELED. SUNDAY WILL GO AHEAD AS PLANNED.
Boston “Ahts” Festival
Christopher Columbus Park (North End/Waterfront)
SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 13
NOON TO 6PM (VISUAL ARTISTS)
12:30- 6PM (PERFORMANCES)
NEMPAC Fall Schedule Starts September 14th
Fall is here, and NEMPAC has more to offer than ever before! New Children’s Courses -Kids Rock Band -Drama for Kids -Children’s Spanish Returning Children’s Courses -Family Music Makers: Little Music Makers -Family Music Makers: KIDSTOMPERS! -Yoga For Kids -Gymnastics -Children’s Italian New Adult Course -Music Improvisation for all Instruments Adult Italian & Private Music Read More…
Affleck’s “The Town” Films at Neptune Oyster
Yes, that was Ben Affleck filming at Salem Street’s Neptune Oyster today as he directs (and stars in) “The Town”, an adaption of Chuck Hogan’s Prince of Thieves. Also starring in “The Town” is Mad Men’s Jon Hamm (Don Draper and Rebecca Hall (“Frost/Nixon”). Affleck plays a bank robber in a love triangle with FBI Read More…
Salem Street Powerhouse Boasts New Painted Murals
Residents have something to look at as they pass by the old Edison Powerhouse building on the corner of Salem & Prince Streets. Many folks are actually going out of their way to see what once was a barren building. Thanks to artist Nathan Swain, this eyesore has been transformed into a colorful canvas of Read More…
North End Activist Authors New Children’s Book, “Trooper, the Shetland Sheepdog”
Meet Phyllis Rugnetta and her Sheltie dog, the main character in her first children’s book, “Trooper.” First, let’s introduce Phyllis … Born and raised in the North End; third generation where she says “There is no place like home – the North End Waterfront.” Phyllis prides herself on the fact that her Italian grandparents who Read More…
Review of “The North End” by Alex Goldfeld
I recently finished reading, “The North End, A Brief History of Boston’s Oldest Neighborhood” by Alex Goldfeld. I was fortunate to be at the book launch in July where the author shared some of the book’s stories in person at the Old North Church. I enjoyed the book so much that I posted a positive Read More…
Saint Anthony’s Feast Hits 90 This Year
This year marks the 90th Saint Anthony’s Feast in the North End, sponsored by the Saint Anthony’s Society. The annual feast will take place August 28 – 31 on Endicott, Thatcher & N. Margin Streets. The feast honors the patrons Saint Anthony and Saint Lucy with colorful parades, religious services, strolling singers, live entertainment and Read More…